Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Mid-August 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jonathan Gregory, Senior Director, Cox Automotive “Wholesale values eased in the first half of August, with the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index at 207.4, down 1.2% from July. That’s a bit more depreciation than the…
Ep. 15: Consumers Pull Back, Wage Growth Trails Inflation, and Automakers Adapt
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #15 In this Episode What happens when consumer spending slows, purchasing power comes under pressure, and automakers adjust their strategies to match a changing market? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin Keating…
New-Vehicle Affordability Holds Steady in July as Income Growth Resumes
New-vehicle affordability was essentially unchanged in July, according to the latest Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. Strong income growth and steady rates helped offset a modest increase in new-vehicle prices. Income growth remained strong at 4% year over year.…
EV Market Monitor – July 2026
The electric vehicle (EV) market showed modest improvement in July as both new and used EV sales increased. Inventory remained relatively balanced, while growing off-lease returns and trade-ins expanded used EV availability. New EV pricing rose modestly as incentives declined,…
Auto Market Weekly Summary
This edition of the Weekly Market Summary includes updates on credit availability, consumer price inflation, producer price inflation, and retail sales. Bottom Line Up Front Auto credit availability continued to improve in July, with the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index reaching…
Used-Vehicle Inventory Edges Higher in July, but Affordable Options Remain Scarce
Retail used-vehicle sales increased modestly from June in July, bucking typical seasonal trends as inventory edged higher, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. The used-vehicle market otherwise remained stable in July, with average listing prices…
July New-Vehicle Inventory Declines as Stronger Sales Outpace Replenishment
New-vehicle inventory declined in July as consumers purchased vehicles at a faster pace than automakers replenished dealer lots. According to data from vAuto Live Market View, available inventory at the start of August totaled 2.73 million units, down 3.5% from…
Bonus Episode: Freight Pressures, Rising Costs, and Why Uptime Matters More Than Ever
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode Why is uptime becoming one of the most important metrics in transportation, and what do freight markets reveal about the state of the economy? In this episode of The Auto Market…
Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Prices Trend Higher in July as Incentives Decline and Sales Pace Slows
New-vehicle prices increased in July to $49,855, the highest level of 2026, according to new data from Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. The average transaction price (ATP) was higher year over year by 1.9% but remained below the…
The Internet Changed Automotive Retail. Will AI Follow the Same Path?
Twenty-five years ago, automotive retail faced a technological shift that would permanently change the industry. As the internet became mainstream, dealers wrestled with familiar questions: Was this a true business opportunity or simply another trend? Would consumers actually change their…
Auto Credit Access Improves Again in July as Yield Spreads Narrow and Approval Rates Climb
In July 2026, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index rose to 105, the highest level since November 2015. The All-Loans Index increased 0.5% from June’s 104.5 and is up 7% from July 2025. The monthly gain was driven primarily by a…
Auto Market Weekly Summary
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on new-vehicle sales and pricing, job growth and employment trends, and consumer credit. Bottom Line Up Front The market found a reason for optimism last week, as hopes for a…